It’s raining official apps these days on Windows Phone as the platform continues to grow. Apps these days is like having your own website for your company and best way to reach to users. June for Windows Phone has turned out to be a month where lots of official apps have made appearances.
The latest to join the gang are official Roku, 4Shared, PBS Kids and Bravo apps.
‘Roku‘ makes set-top boxes and offers streaming content from channels like Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant Video, WWE Network, HBO Go, and others and the app here does the task of controlling your Roku Player remotely.
Grab ‘Roku’ from Windows Phone Store below or by scanning the QR Code.
Type – Free
Size – 5 MB
Version – 1.0.0.209
Works with WP8 & WP8.1 (All devices) (Universal App)
Publisher – Roku
App description
The Roku app for Windows Phone 8 and 8.1 allows Roku users to control their Roku player over their home WiFi network. Features include:
– Automatically detect all Roku players on the local network
– View installed Roku channels and launch the channel with a tap
– Control your Roku player with an on-screen remote control
Next is ‘4Shared‘, the files sharing service that allows you to upload, view, move, copy or delete your 4shared documents from within the app. Additionally you can also search the massive 4Shared database for Music, Videos and other files and can save them to your account for offline viewing.
Grab ’4Shared’ from Windows Phone Store below or by scanning the QR Code.
Type – Free
Size – 2 MB
Version – 1.0.0.10
Works with WP8 & WP8.1 (All devices)
Publisher – New IT Limited
App description
4shared is the right virtual warehouse for your data. You can access your files anytime you may need them, being sure that they are always kept safe and secure. What’s more, 4shared makes it easy to securely share content as a link with anyone.
Features:
• Keep all your data with you and access it everywhere
• Manage your account from your phone as easy as from your computer: upload, view, move, copy or delete your 4shared documents.
• Search music, videos or any other files within the massive 4shared database and save things you fancy to your account to access even offline.
• Stream any media files online. No need to download.
• Copy a link and send it via email, sms or share it in your social networks.Important Note: this is a beta version of 4shared, thus, occasionally some problems may occur. Test drive it today and share your thoughts or suggest your improvement ideas.
‘PBS Kids‘ is a Windows Phone 8.1 app that lets you watch videos from your favorite PBS Kids Television series of the likes Curious George, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That, Dinosaur Train, SUPER WHY!, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Peg + Cat, Sesame Street and Wild Kratts.
Grab ‘PBS Kids’ from Windows Phone Store below or by scanning the QR Code.
Type – Free
Size – 2 MB
Version – 2014.623.2156.5297
Works with WP8.1 (All devices)
Publisher – Public Broadcasting Service
App description
Watch videos from your favorite PBS KIDS television series anytime, anywhere (in the USA). “PBS KIDS Video” features more than 1,000 videos from over a dozen top PBS KIDS television series, including Curious George, The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That, Dinosaur Train, SUPER WHY!, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, Peg + Cat, Sesame Street and Wild Kratts.
CHILD-SAFE
The app provides a safe, child-friendly viewing experience for all ages. Kids can easily browse and watch videos at home, on the road, or anywhere with a 3G or WiFi connection.NEW VIDEOS EVERY WEEK
Every week, the app will introduce your child to a new “Weekly Pick,” a set of fun educational videos that will engage him or her in reading, science, math and more.PARENT RESOURCES
The app also includes features that parents can access by sliding open the “i-bar”:* Tap the heart icon to add a show to your child’s favorites list.
* Learn more about a TV series, such as intended age and learning goals.
* Download related PBS KIDS apps.
* Buy shows from the PBS KIDS Shop.GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS
The PBS KIDS videos may only be viewed from within the United States. This is due to restrictions on PBS’s license to offer this service.
Lastly we have ‘Bravo’, the TV channel from US and with the ‘Bravo Now‘ app you can watch the full episodes of your favorite Bravo shows on your Windows Phone (by logging in via your television provider).
Grab ‘Bravo Now’ from Windows Phone Store below or by scanning the QR Code.
Type – Free
Size – 3 MB
Version – 1.1.0.11
Works with WP8 & WP8.1 (All devices) (Universal App)
Publisher – NBCUniversal Media, LLC
App description
Bravo Now is your go-to mobile destination for our must-see show content from week to week. Watch full episodes of your favorite Bravo shows – and even new episodes the day after they air – by logging in via your television provider. If your provider isn’t currently available there is still plenty of content to satisfy your Bravo appetite from selected full episodes, to clips, and more. Now is the best time to Watch What Happens.
• Full episode viewing when you authenticate with your TV provider
• Selected full episodes without authenticating, when available
• Special clips, interviews, and Bravo video content
• Program guide
